Health and Human Performance

Instuctional Assistant Professor - PEB Activity Program - Health and Human Performance - Two (2) Positions - Non-Tenure-Track

Description:

The Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor of Physical Activity who exhibits demonstrable skills for a variety of courses in a high degree of professionalism, with a strong commitment to our students, and with the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

These positions are a 9-month appointment with Summer school teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be August 2013.

Qualification: Master’s degree in appropriate discipline preferred. Credentials including professional fitness group exercise plus current CPR/First Aid certification or other comparable experience demonstrating eminence in the field of athletics or physical education may be accepted in addition to Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities: The faculty instructor is responsible for teaching eight to ten fitness activity classes per week whereby each class meets, three hours per week. The instructor will be required to develop and follow a department approved course syllabi and will be responsible for teaching and assessing students on the fundamental skills and knowledge of the activity course. In addition, they will be responsible for calculating and posting student grades and maintaining communication through college email.

Salary: $35,000/contract.

University Description: The University of Houston is a major urban research institution with a focus on urban issues and problems. The University has over 35,000 students in 13 colleges. The University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas Medical Center and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research. Houston is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of professional, cultural and personal opportunities.

Application Procedures:

Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and three letters of reference to:

Randi Betts, PEB Activity Search Committee
Department of Health and Human Performance
3855 Holman Street
104 Garrison Gymnasium
Houston, Texas 77204-6015

e-mail: rweintraub@uh.edu

Review of application materials will begin February, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.